People & Organization Director, Commercial (Temporary/12 Months)
About The Position
The People & Organization (P&O) Director, Commercial is a temporary senior strategic partner to executive, global, and regional leadership. The role translates business strategies into P&O priorities and plans, co-creates business strategies, drives systemic organizational change, and leads high-visibility transversal P&O activities across the enterprise. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, the Director champions the Science & Diagnostics culture and Mars Five Principles, aligns organizational design with business objectives, and embeds the Mars Five Principles and Associate Concept in leadership and people-related decisions. The position can be based remotely anywhere in the United States. The Director partners with senior leaders and leadership teams to influence business growth through talent and organizational strategies; leads organizational design and change management; supports long-term workforce planning; and collaborates with global Centers of Expertise to design, pilot, and deploy enterprise-wide initiatives. The role uses workforce analytics and benchmarks to inform priorities and measure program results, promotes a high-performance culture, and provides senior-level guidance on employee relations, compliance, and risk mitigation. It also ensures organization and talent changes are documented in relevant systems. Direct people leadership may apply where relevant.
Requirements
- Master’s degree.
- 10–12+ years of progressive HR/P&O business partnering experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or directing capacity.
- Proven experience successfully partnering with executive or global/regional leaders.
- Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, talent management, and talent acquisition.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and strong typing ability.
Nice To Haves
- SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent senior-level HR certification.
- Experience in a matrixed global environment, preferably in veterinary diagnostic solutions, healthcare, or consumer goods.
Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders, including SDx Global Leadership Team members, Global Functions Leaders, and Regional Leaders, to influence business growth through talent and organizational strategies.
- Anticipate, design, and lead complex organizational design initiatives and large-scale change management plans.
- Lead high-visibility transversal P&O activities and communities across the organization.
- Develop long-term strategic workforce plans to ensure the organization has the staffing and capabilities needed for future demands.
- Collaborate with global Centers of Expertise to co-design and pilot enterprise-wide initiatives, lead deployment, coach leaders and associates, and own success metrics.
- Use workforce analytics, external benchmarks, and internal metrics to generate insights, build business cases, influence strategic priorities, and measure the return on investment of people programs.
- Promote a high-performance culture, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across global and regional segments.
- Provide senior-level guidance on employee relations cases in coordination with the Associate Relations team and oversee systemic compliance and risk mitigation.
- Ensure leadership decisions conform to employment laws, internal policies, and ethical standards while maintaining alignment with the Mars Five Principles.
- Ensure organization and talent changes are documented and reflected in relevant systems, including letters, Workday, and job descriptions.
- Where applicable, lead, mentor, and develop direct reports and mentor T2 P&O Business Partners.
Benefits
- Industry-competitive benefits package, with eligibility based on employment status.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Company-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
- Life Assistance Program.
- Pet care discounts.
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Career Level
Senior
